Virtual field trips utilizing virtual outcrop: construction, delivery and implications for the future

Abstract. The advent of photorealistic, 3D computer models cliff sections (virtual outcrops) has improved the immersive nature virtual geological field trips. As COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread national and international travel restrictions, trips (VFTs) became practical essential substitutes for traditional accelerated development VFTs based on outcrop data. This contribution explores two such delivered a masters level Integrated Petroleum Geoscience course at University Aberdeen. These are that normally run Spanish Pyrenees Utah (USA). paper summarizes delivery mechanism outcrops examines student perception, gauged primarily through questionnaires learning outcomes. were in LIME, software specifically designed interpretation VFTs. Overall, perception was very positive comparable satisfaction with conventional Staff feedback assessments suggest outcomes satisfied highlight value this method teaching students who unable attend trip as an addition those can.